Western North Carolina still feels the lasting effects of Hurricane Helene, and a recent series of blog posts from the NC Institute of Medicine explores how the disaster has impacted health and healthcare.

The articles address topics of both immediate barriers after the hurricane and long-lasting impacts, in areas of maternal health, oral health, opioid treatment, and prescription access.

To learn more, check out the ADL's March 1 Highlighted Articles:

Hurricane Helene: Lessons Learned from a Medical Clinic Inside the Storm

Rebuilding Maternal Health Access in Western North Carolina: Addressing Critical Gaps Amplified by Hurricane Helene

The Ripple Effect of Disaster: Hurricane Helene and Oral Health in North Carolina

Prescription Flexibilities and Harm Reduction Support Health and Recovery After Hurricane Helene

03/01/2025